Bank Holiday for 1st RamadanThursday, February 19, 2026Banks, DFIs and MFBs are closed for public dealing; employees attend as on a normal working day.
Pakistan
BANK HOLIDAYS CALENDAR
Pakistan Bank Holidays 2026: SBP Dates
Use this Pakistan bank holidays 2026 list to check days when banks close for public dealing, plus nationwide holidays that affect banking services. Bank-only dates are labelled separately so they are not mistaken for a public day off.
DATES AT A GLANCE
Pakistan Bank Holidays 2026
These are the reviewed dates mapped to this holiday category. Open a holiday for its details and official-date guidance.
NEXT LISTED DATEQuaid-e-Azam Day
Eid al-FitrFriday, March 20, 2026Official 2026 Pakistan Eid-ul-Fitr public holiday; Cabinet Division specific notification dated 15 Mar 2026.
Eid al-FitrSaturday, March 21, 2026Official 2026 Pakistan Eid-ul-Fitr holiday; actual Eid date Calendar date Mar 21, 2026; Cabinet Division specific notification supersedes annual anticipated dates.
Pakistan DayMonday, March 23, 2026
Labour DayFriday, May 1, 2026
Eid al-AdhaTuesday, May 26, 2026Official 2026 Pakistan Eid-ul-Azha public holiday; Cabinet Division notification dated 20 May 2026.
Eid al-AdhaWednesday, May 27, 2026Official 2026 Pakistan Eid-ul-Azha public holiday; Cabinet Division notification dated 20 May 2026.
Eid al-AdhaThursday, May 28, 2026Official 2026 Pakistan Eid-ul-Azha public holiday; Cabinet Division notification dated 20 May 2026.
Youm-e-TakbeerThursday, May 28, 2026Pakistan Youm-e-Takbeer public holiday, 28 May 2026; stored separately from Eid-ul-Azha.
AshuraThursday, June 25, 2026Official 2026 Pakistan Ashura public holiday; Cabinet Division notification dated 22 Jun 2026.
AshuraFriday, June 26, 2026Official 2026 Pakistan Ashura public holiday; Cabinet Division notification dated 22 Jun 2026.
Annual Bank HolidayWednesday, July 1, 2026Banks, DFIs and MFBs are closed for public dealing; employees attend as usual.
Independence DayFriday, August 14, 2026
Mawlid al-NabiWednesday, August 26, 2026Official Pakistan Eid Milad-un-Nabi public holiday, 26 Aug 2026; Cabinet Division declaration.
Quaid-e-Azam DayFriday, December 25, 2026
Dates connected to lunar calendars or later government declarations may change. Check the linked holiday guide and official notice before making critical travel, payroll or closure decisions.
PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE
What these dates mean in Pakistan
Clear context for workplaces, banks, schools and travel planning.
Country context
The State Bank of Pakistan issues circulars for banks, DFIs and MFBs. Important search dates include the 1st Ramadan bank holiday and the 1 July bank holiday.
Coverage and entitlement
On an SBP bank-only holiday, customer counters close but bank employees may still attend the office. Public holidays have a different legal and workplace effect.
Calendar interpretation
Use the date table first, then the official source for last-minute notices or jurisdiction details.
Workplace impact
Employer leave, office closure and bank closure are separate questions. Confirm workplace arrangements with the applicable employer.
Banking impact
Check the latest SBP circular before visiting a branch or arranging clearing, tax or payment work. Digital channels can follow different operating schedules.
Schools and institutions
Bank holidays do not automatically close schools. Use the school or education-authority calendar for term dates and closures.
Travel planning
Allow extra time for branch visits, cash needs and time-sensitive payments around long weekends.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Pakistan Bank Holidays FAQs
Is today a bank holiday in Pakistan?
Compare today with the dated list above and confirm the latest State Bank of Pakistan circular, especially when a new notice has been issued.
Why are banks closed on 1 July in Pakistan?
SBP declares an annual bank holiday for public dealing. Employees normally attend the office even though counters are closed to customers.
Is a bank holiday a public holiday in Pakistan?
Not always. A bank-only holiday can close public dealing without creating a general day off.
OFFICIAL SOURCE
Check the latest banking notice
Official calendars can be revised. Use the authority page for critical payment, branch or settlement planning.